Unit 3: Islam in Medieval Times

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The religion of Muslims

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Islam

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A person who speaks or interprets the words of God

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Prophet

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The belief in a single God

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Monotheism

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The holy book of the religion of Islam

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Qur'an

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A Muslim house of worship

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Mosque

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The supreme ruler of a Muslim state

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Sultan

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The most basic acts of worship for Muslims: declaration of faith, prayer, charity, fasting, and making a pilgrimage to Mecca

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Five Pillars of Islam

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The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims are required to fast

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Ramadan

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A judicial body established by the Roman Catholic Church to combat forms of religious error

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Inquisition

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The spread of cultural elements from one society to another

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Cultural Diffusion